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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.98, 464.16 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.98, 464.16 and 218.18 is: 326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.98 : 464.16 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.98/464.16 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.98x = 464.16 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.98x = 101,270.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,270.43/309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.70

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