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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 430.34 and 218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 430.34 and 218.79 is: 301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 430.34 = 218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/430.34 = 218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 430.34 × 218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 94,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,152.99/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.70

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