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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 437.18 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 437.18 and 218.58 is: 301.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 437.18 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/437.18 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 437.18 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 95,557.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,557.71/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.41

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