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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.10, 438.93 and 213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.10, 438.93 and 213.03 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.10 : 438.93 = 213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.10/438.93 = 213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.10x = 438.93 × 213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.10x = 93,505.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,505.26/318.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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