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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 429.48 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 429.48 and 218.19 is: 301.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 429.48 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/429.48 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 429.48 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 93,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,708.24/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.01

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