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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.92, 437.34 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.92, 437.34 and 218.64 is: 301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.92 : 437.34 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.92/437.34 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.92x = 437.34 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.92x = 95,620.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,620.02/316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.72

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