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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 438.76 and 213.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 438.76 and 213.17 is: 294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 438.76 = 213.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/438.76 = 213.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 438.76 × 213.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 93,530.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,530.47/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.01

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