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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.82, 328.65 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.82, 328.65 and 204.24 is: 306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.82 : 328.65 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.82/328.65 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.82x = 328.65 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.82x = 67,123.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,123.48/218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.75

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