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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 302.26 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 302.26 and 218.80 is: 301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 302.26 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/302.26 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 302.26 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 66,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,134.49/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.32

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