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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 302.16 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 302.16 and 213.60 is: 295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 302.16 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/302.16 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 302.16 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 64,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,541.38/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.52

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