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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.15, 435.51 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.15, 435.51 and 218.25 is: 326.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.15 : 435.51 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.15/435.51 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.15x = 435.51 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.15x = 95,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,050.06/291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.46

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