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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.09, 301.14 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.09, 301.14 and 208.18 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.09 : 301.14 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.09/301.14 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.09x = 301.14 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.09x = 62,688.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,688.78/218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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