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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.98, 302.02 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.98, 302.02 and 203.32 is: 280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.98 : 302.02 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.98/302.02 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.98x = 302.02 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.98x = 61,406.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,406.71/218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.42

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