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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.66, 464.57 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.66, 464.57 and 218.54 is: 327.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.66 : 464.57 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.66/464.57 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.66x = 464.57 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.66x = 101,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,525.40/309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.86

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