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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.92, 439.80 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.92, 439.80 and 213.98 is: 295.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.92 : 439.80 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.92/439.80 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.92x = 439.80 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.92x = 94,108.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,108.40/318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.08

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