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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.96, 329.84 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.96, 329.84 and 197.58 is: 297.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.96 : 329.84 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.96/329.84 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.96x = 329.84 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.96x = 65,168.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,168.80/218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.64

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