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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.28, 300.60 and 209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.28, 300.60 and 209.40 is: 288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.28 : 300.60 = 209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.28/300.60 = 209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.28x = 300.60 × 209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.28x = 62,945.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,945.64/218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.37

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