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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.25, 439.29 and 213.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.25, 439.29 and 213.55 is: 294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.25 : 439.29 = 213.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.25/439.29 = 213.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.25x = 439.29 × 213.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.25x = 93,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,810.38/318.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.77

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