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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.55, 465.30 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.55, 465.30 and 218.80 is: 327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.55 : 465.30 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.55/465.30 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.55x = 465.30 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.55x = 101,808.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,808.84/310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.83

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