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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.54, 301.96 and 210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.54, 301.96 and 210.76 is: 291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.54 : 301.96 = 210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.54/301.96 = 210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.54x = 301.96 × 210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.54x = 63,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,639.58/218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.20

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