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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.88, 403.06 and 218.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.88, 403.06 and 218.59 is: 301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.88 : 403.06 = 218.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.88/403.06 = 218.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.88x = 403.06 × 218.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.88x = 88,102.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,102.71/291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.84

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