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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.16, 465.64 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.16, 465.64 and 218.90 is: 328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.16 : 465.64 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.16/465.64 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.16x = 465.64 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.16x = 101,928.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,928.60/310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.63

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