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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.36, 436.35 and 218.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.36, 436.35 and 218.15 is: 300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.36 : 436.35 = 218.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.36/436.35 = 218.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.36x = 436.35 × 218.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.36x = 95,189.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,189.75/316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.89

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