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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 307.18 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 307.18 and 218.08 is: 300.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 307.18 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/307.18 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 307.18 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 66,987.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,987.19/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.05

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