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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.85, 429.13 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.85, 429.13 and 218.09 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.85 : 429.13 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.85/429.13 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.85x = 429.13 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.85x = 93,586.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,586.27/310.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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