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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.12, 436.30 and 218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.12, 436.30 and 218.02 is: 300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.12 : 436.30 = 218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.12/436.30 = 218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.12x = 436.30 × 218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.12x = 95,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,122.13/316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.91

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