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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 307.43 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 307.43 and 218.26 is: 300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 307.43 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/307.43 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 307.43 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 67,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,100.60/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.31

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