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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.65, 306.61 and 218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.65, 306.61 and 218.06 is: 300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.65 : 306.61 = 218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.65/306.61 = 218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.65x = 306.61 × 218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.65x = 66,856.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,856.75/222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.28

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