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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.77, 464.90 and 218.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.77, 464.90 and 218.27 is: 327.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.77 : 464.90 = 218.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.77/464.90 = 218.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.77x = 464.90 × 218.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.77x = 101,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,472.63/309.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.57

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