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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.23, 299.21 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.23, 299.21 and 215.48 is: 295.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.23 : 299.21 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.23/299.21 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.23x = 299.21 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.23x = 64,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,473.44/218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.44

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