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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.04, 430.16 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.04, 430.16 and 218.50 is: 301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.04 : 430.16 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.04/430.16 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.04x = 430.16 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.04x = 93,989.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,989.96/312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.21

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