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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.69, 303.05 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.69, 303.05 and 214.58 is: 297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.69 : 303.05 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.69/303.05 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.69x = 303.05 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.69x = 65,027.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,027.49/218.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.36

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