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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 306.10 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 306.10 and 218.24 is: 302.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 306.10 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/306.10 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 306.10 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 66,803.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,803.26/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.44

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