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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 464.62 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 464.62 and 218.20 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 464.62 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/464.62 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 464.62 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 101,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,380.08/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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