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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.74, 437.09 and 218.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.74, 437.09 and 218.51 is: 301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.74 : 437.09 = 218.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.74/437.09 = 218.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.74x = 437.09 × 218.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.74x = 95,505.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,505.26/316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.53

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