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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.15, 395.55 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.15, 395.55 and 218.25 is: 326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.15 : 395.55 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.15/395.55 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.15x = 395.55 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.15x = 86,328.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,328.79/264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.82

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