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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.49, 302.84 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.49, 302.84 and 214.71 is: 297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.49 : 302.84 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.49/302.84 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.49x = 302.84 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.49x = 65,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,022.78/218.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.60

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