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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.88, 325.83 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.88, 325.83 and 208.35 is: 310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 325.83 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/325.83 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 325.83 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 67,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,886.68/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.15

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