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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 396.84 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 396.84 and 218.20 is: 300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 396.84 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/396.84 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 396.84 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 86,590.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,590.49/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.62

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