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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.40, 471.18 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.40, 471.18 and 218 is: 326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.40 : 471.18 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.40/471.18 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.40x = 471.18 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.40x = 102,717.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,717.24/314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.71

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