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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.88, 327.92 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.88, 327.92 and 210.38 is: 315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 327.92 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/327.92 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 327.92 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 68,985.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,985.12/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.17

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