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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.87, 429.96 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.87, 429.96 and 218.48 is: 301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.87 : 429.96 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.87/429.96 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.87x = 429.96 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.87x = 93,935.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,935.51/311.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.21

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