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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.22, 436.67 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.22, 436.67 and 218.93 is: 328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.22 : 436.67 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.22/436.67 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.22x = 436.67 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.22x = 95,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,596.89/291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.27

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