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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.26, 439.38 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.26, 439.38 and 218.82 is: 302.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.26 : 439.38 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.26/439.38 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.26x = 439.38 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.26x = 96,144.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,144.04/318.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.09

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