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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.53, 436.57 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.53, 436.57 and 218.52 is: 301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.53 : 436.57 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.53/436.57 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.53x = 436.57 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.53x = 95,399.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,399.28/316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.39

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