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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.28, 302.76 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.28, 302.76 and 210.96 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.28 : 302.76 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.28/302.76 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.28x = 302.76 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.28x = 63,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,870.25/218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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