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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.30, 439.43 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.30, 439.43 and 213.54 is: 294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.30 : 439.43 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.30/439.43 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.30x = 439.43 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.30x = 93,835.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,835.88/318.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.80

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