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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.97, 327.87 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.97, 327.87 and 199.80 is: 299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.97 : 327.87 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.97/327.87 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.97x = 327.87 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.97x = 65,508.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,508.43/218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.17

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