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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.25, 436.41 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.25, 436.41 and 218.10 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.25 : 436.41 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.25/436.41 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.25x = 436.41 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.25x = 95,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,181.02/316.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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