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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.60, 436.88 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.60, 436.88 and 218.48 is: 301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.60 : 436.88 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.60/436.88 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.60x = 436.88 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.60x = 95,449.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,449.54/316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.48

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