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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.45, 439.60 and 213.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.45, 439.60 and 213.69 is: 294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.45 : 439.60 = 213.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.45/439.60 = 213.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.45x = 439.60 × 213.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.45x = 93,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,937.77/318.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.99

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