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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.78, 306.65 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.78, 306.65 and 218.30 is: 301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.78 : 306.65 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.78/306.65 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.78x = 306.65 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.78x = 66,939.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,939.07/221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.83

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