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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.98, 471.69 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.98, 471.69 and 218.22 is: 327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.98 : 471.69 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.98/471.69 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.98x = 471.69 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.98x = 102,932.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,932.19/313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.83

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