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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.35, 439.16 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.35, 439.16 and 218.90 is: 301.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.35 : 439.16 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.35/439.16 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.35x = 439.16 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.35x = 96,128.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,128.83/318.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.96

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