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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.79, 437.01 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.79, 437.01 and 218.60 is: 301.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.79 : 437.01 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.79/437.01 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.79x = 437.01 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.79x = 95,530.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,530.39/316.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.56

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