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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.64, 397.03 and 218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.64, 397.03 and 218.78 is: 328.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.64 : 397.03 = 218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.64/397.03 = 218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.64x = 397.03 × 218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.64x = 86,862.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,862.22/264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.23

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