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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.26, 438.81 and 213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.26, 438.81 and 213.18 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.26 : 438.81 = 213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.26/438.81 = 213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.26x = 438.81 × 213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.26x = 93,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,545.52/318.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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