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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.93, 299.44 and 215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.93, 299.44 and 215.69 is: 295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.93 : 299.44 = 215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.93/299.44 = 215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.93x = 299.44 × 215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.93x = 64,583.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,583.64/218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.00

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