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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.79, 435.96 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.79, 435.96 and 218.07 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.79 : 435.96 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.79/435.96 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.79x = 435.96 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.79x = 95,069.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,069.80/315.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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