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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.11, 307.22 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.11, 307.22 and 218.32 is: 300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.11 : 307.22 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.11/307.22 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.11x = 307.22 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.11x = 67,070.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,070.41/223.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.62

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