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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 316.62 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 316.62 and 218.80 is: 302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 316.62 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/316.62 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 316.62 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 69,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,276.46/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.52

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