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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.66, 430.15 and 218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.66, 430.15 and 218.55 is: 301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.66 : 430.15 = 218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.66/430.15 = 218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.66x = 430.15 × 218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.66x = 94,008.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,008.95/311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.64

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