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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.10, 395.42 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.10, 395.42 and 218.66 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.10 : 395.42 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.10/395.42 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.10x = 395.42 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.10x = 86,462.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,462.54/264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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