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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.25, 300.22 and 209.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.25, 300.22 and 209.37 is: 288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.25 : 300.22 = 209.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.25/300.22 = 209.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.25x = 300.22 × 209.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.25x = 62,857.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,857.06/218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.00

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