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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.85, 403.14 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.85, 403.14 and 218.04 is: 301.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.85 : 403.14 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.85/403.14 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.85x = 403.14 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.85x = 87,900.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,900.65/291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.18

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