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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 312.84 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 312.84 and 218.16 is: 300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 312.84 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/312.84 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 312.84 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 68,249.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,249.17/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.68

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