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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 327.84 and 213.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 327.84 and 213.08 is: 319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 327.84 = 213.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/327.84 = 213.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 327.84 × 213.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 69,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,856.15/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.09

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