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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.42, 436.59 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.42, 436.59 and 218.16 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.42 : 436.59 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.42/436.59 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.42x = 436.59 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.42x = 95,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,246.47/291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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