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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.45, 305.84 and 218.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.45, 305.84 and 218.41 is: 301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.45 : 305.84 = 218.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.45/305.84 = 218.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.45x = 305.84 × 218.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.45x = 66,798.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,798.30/221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.65

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