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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.67, 437.27 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.67, 437.27 and 218.66 is: 301.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.67 : 437.27 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.67/437.27 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.67x = 437.27 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.67x = 95,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,610.18/316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.93

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