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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 300.42 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 300.42 and 202.20 is: 278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 300.42 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/300.42 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 300.42 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 60,744.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,744.92/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.14

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