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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 308.78 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 308.78 and 218.92 is: 300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 308.78 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/308.78 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 308.78 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 67,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,598.12/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.38

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