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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.00, 465.58 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.00, 465.58 and 218.13 is: 326.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.00 : 465.58 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.00/465.58 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.00x = 465.58 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.00x = 101,555.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,555.49/311.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.55

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