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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.22, 316.06 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.22, 316.06 and 218.28 is: 300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.22 : 316.06 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.22/316.06 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.22x = 316.06 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.22x = 68,989.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,989.58/229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.98

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