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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.13, 396.20 and 218.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.13, 396.20 and 218.39 is: 327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.13 : 396.20 = 218.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.13/396.20 = 218.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.13x = 396.20 × 218.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.13x = 86,527.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,527.65/264.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.60

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