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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.14, 439.14 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.14, 439.14 and 218.61 is: 301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.14 : 439.14 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.14/439.14 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.14x = 439.14 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.14x = 96,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,000.40/318.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.76

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