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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.81, 328.41 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.81, 328.41 and 195.64 is: 293.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.81 : 328.41 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.81/328.41 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.81x = 328.41 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.81x = 64,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,250.13/218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.63

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