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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.82, 326.37 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.82, 326.37 and 215.19 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.82 : 326.37 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.82/326.37 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.82x = 326.37 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.82x = 70,231.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,231.56/218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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