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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.62, 463.93 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.62, 463.93 and 218.16 is: 326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.62 : 463.93 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.62/463.93 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.62x = 463.93 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.62x = 101,210.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,210.42/309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.88

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