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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.04, 300.48 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.04, 300.48 and 215.22 is: 296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.04 : 300.48 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.04/300.48 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.04x = 300.48 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.04x = 64,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,669.31/218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.59

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