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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.95, 306.54 and 218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.95, 306.54 and 218.91 is: 302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.95 : 306.54 = 218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.95/306.54 = 218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.95x = 306.54 × 218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.95x = 67,103.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,103.58/221.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.34

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