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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 306.97 and 218.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 306.97 and 218.11 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 306.97 = 218.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/306.97 = 218.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 306.97 × 218.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 66,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,953.23/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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