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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.48, 429.11 and 218.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.48, 429.11 and 218.05 is: 300.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.48 : 429.11 = 218.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.48/429.11 = 218.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.48x = 429.11 × 218.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.48x = 93,567.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,567.44/311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.40

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