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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.56, 402.36 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.56, 402.36 and 218.12 is: 301.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.56 : 402.36 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.56/402.36 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.56x = 402.36 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.56x = 87,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,762.76/291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.01

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