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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.91, 302.67 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.91, 302.67 and 215.64 is: 298.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.91 : 302.67 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.91/302.67 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.91x = 302.67 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.91x = 65,267.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,267.76/218.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.15

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