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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.18, 307.70 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.18, 307.70 and 218.58 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.18 : 307.70 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.18/307.70 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.18x = 307.70 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.18x = 67,257.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,257.07/223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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