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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 301.62 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 301.62 and 208.20 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 301.62 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/301.62 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 301.62 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 62,797.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,797.28/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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