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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.12, 465.50 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.12, 465.50 and 218.92 is: 328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.12 : 465.50 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.12/465.50 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.12x = 465.50 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.12x = 101,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,907.26/310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.61

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