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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.61, 429.68 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.61, 429.68 and 218.32 is: 301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.61 : 429.68 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.61/429.68 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.61x = 429.68 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.61x = 93,807.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,807.80/311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.05

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