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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.54, 436.92 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.54, 436.92 and 218.20 is: 301.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.54 : 436.92 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.54/436.92 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.54x = 436.92 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.54x = 95,335.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,335.94/316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.18

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