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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.42, 465 and 218.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.42, 465 and 218.71 is: 327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.42 : 465 = 218.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.42/465 = 218.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.42x = 465 × 218.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.42x = 101,700.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,700.15/310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.62

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