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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.91, 328.02 and 194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.91, 328.02 and 194.41 is: 291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.91 : 328.02 = 194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.91/328.02 = 194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.91x = 328.02 × 194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.91x = 63,770.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,770.37/218.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.31

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