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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 465.12 and 218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 465.12 and 218.74 is: 328.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 465.12 = 218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/465.12 = 218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 465.12 × 218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 101,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,740.35/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.84

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