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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.50, 463.73 and 218.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.50, 463.73 and 218.00 is: 326.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.50 : 463.73 = 218.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.50/463.73 = 218.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.50x = 463.73 × 218.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.50x = 101,094.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,094.84/309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.64

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