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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.34, 438.88 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.34, 438.88 and 213.44 is: 294.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.34 : 438.88 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.34/438.88 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.34x = 438.88 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.34x = 93,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,674.55/318.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.26

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