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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 436.60 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 436.60 and 218.28 is: 301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 436.60 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/436.60 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 436.60 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 95,301.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,301.05/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.05

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