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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.48, 464.48 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.48, 464.48 and 218.48 is: 327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.48 : 464.48 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.48/464.48 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.48x = 464.48 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.48x = 101,479.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,479.59/309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.90

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