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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.87, 396.66 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.87, 396.66 and 218.88 is: 327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.87 : 396.66 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.87/396.66 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.87x = 396.66 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.87x = 86,820.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,820.94/264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.79

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