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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.31, 436.55 and 218.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.31, 436.55 and 218.03 is: 300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.31 : 436.55 = 218.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.31/436.55 = 218.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.31x = 436.55 × 218.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.31x = 95,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,177.72/316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.90

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