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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.98, 398.00 and 218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.98, 398.00 and 218.02 is: 301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.98 : 398.00 = 218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.98/398.00 = 218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.98x = 398.00 × 218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.98x = 86,768.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,768.88/287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.30

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