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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 402.08 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 402.08 and 218.32 is: 301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 402.08 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/402.08 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 402.08 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 87,782.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,782.11/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.45

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