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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.43, 308.25 and 218.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.43, 308.25 and 218.11 is: 302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.43 : 308.25 = 218.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.43/308.25 = 218.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.43x = 308.25 × 218.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.43x = 67,232.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,232.95/222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.27

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