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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.64, 471.69 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.64, 471.69 and 218.52 is: 327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.64 : 471.69 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.64/471.69 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.64x = 471.69 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.64x = 103,073.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,073.70/314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.59

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