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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.20, 438.67 and 213.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.20, 438.67 and 213.10 is: 293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.20 : 438.67 = 213.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.20/438.67 = 213.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.20x = 438.67 × 213.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.20x = 93,478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,478.55/318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.78

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