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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.32, 393.59 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.32, 393.59 and 218.80 is: 328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.32 : 393.59 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.32/393.59 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.32x = 393.59 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.32x = 86,117.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,117.49/262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.29

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