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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.18, 438.93 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.18, 438.93 and 214.50 is: 295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.18 : 438.93 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.18/438.93 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.18x = 438.93 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.18x = 94,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,150.49/318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.90

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