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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.03, 396.83 and 218.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.03, 396.83 and 218.67 is: 328.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.03 : 396.83 = 218.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.03/396.83 = 218.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.03x = 396.83 × 218.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.03x = 86,774.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,774.82/264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.66

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