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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 300.96 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 300.96 and 203.52 is: 280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 300.96 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/300.96 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 300.96 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 61,251.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,251.38/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.46

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