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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.70, 306.79 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.70, 306.79 and 218.70 is: 306.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.70 : 306.79 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.70/306.79 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.70x = 306.79 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.70x = 67,094.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,094.43/218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.79

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