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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 300.98 and 205.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 300.98 and 205.15 is: 282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 300.98 = 205.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/300.98 = 205.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 300.98 × 205.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 61,746.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,746.05/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.95

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