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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.12, 437.67 and 218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.12, 437.67 and 218.79 is: 301.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.12 : 437.67 = 218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.12/437.67 = 218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.12x = 437.67 × 218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.12x = 95,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,757.82/317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.97

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