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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.52, 396.55 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.52, 396.55 and 218.76 is: 327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.52 : 396.55 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.52/396.55 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.52x = 396.55 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.52x = 86,749.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,749.28/264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.95

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