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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 436.80 and 218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 436.80 and 218.02 is: 326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 436.80 = 218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/436.80 = 218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 436.80 × 218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 95,231.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,231.14/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.72

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