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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.43, 464.22 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.43, 464.22 and 218.30 is: 327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.43 : 464.22 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.43/464.22 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.43x = 464.22 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.43x = 101,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,339.84/309.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.51

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