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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.87, 465.03 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.87, 465.03 and 218.66 is: 328.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.87 : 465.03 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.87/465.03 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.87x = 465.03 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.87x = 101,681.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,681.13/309.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.14

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