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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 464.85 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 464.85 and 218.64 is: 327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 464.85 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/464.85 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 464.85 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 101,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,634.80/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.96

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