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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.30, 796.94 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.30, 796.94 and 218.88 is: 328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.30 : 796.94 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.30/796.94 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.30x = 796.94 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.30x = 174,434.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,434.23/531.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.32

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