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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 330.18 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 330.18 and 217.68 is: 327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 330.18 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/330.18 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 330.18 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 71,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,873.58/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.47

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