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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.85, 429.89 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.85, 429.89 and 218.30 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.85 : 429.89 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.85/429.89 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.85x = 429.89 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.85x = 93,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,844.99/311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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