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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.70, 301.42 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.70, 301.42 and 208.44 is: 287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.70 : 301.42 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.70/301.42 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.70x = 301.42 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.70x = 62,827.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,827.98/218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.28

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