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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.29, 464.08 and 218.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.29, 464.08 and 218.57 is: 327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.29 : 464.08 = 218.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.29/464.08 = 218.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.29x = 464.08 × 218.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.29x = 101,431.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,431.65/309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.96

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