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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.36, 436.44 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.36, 436.44 and 218.24 is: 301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.36 : 436.44 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.36/436.44 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.36x = 436.44 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.36x = 95,248.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,248.67/316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.08

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