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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.85, 327.90 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.85, 327.90 and 208.17 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.85 : 327.90 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.85/327.90 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.85x = 327.90 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.85x = 68,258.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,258.55/218.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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