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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.88, 327.60 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.88, 327.60 and 198.96 is: 297.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 327.60 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/327.60 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 327.60 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 65,179.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,179.30/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.79

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