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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.63, 432.59 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.63, 432.59 and 218.94 is: 301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.63 : 432.59 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.63/432.59 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.63x = 432.59 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.63x = 94,711.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,711.79/313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.99

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