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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.30, 587.14 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.30, 587.14 and 218.09 is: 327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.30 : 587.14 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.30/587.14 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.30x = 587.14 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.30x = 128,050.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,050.29/391.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.25

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