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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.03, 464.52 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.03, 464.52 and 218.28 is: 327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.03 : 464.52 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.03/464.52 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.03x = 464.52 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.03x = 101,393.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,393.10/310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.05

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