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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.99, 402.62 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.99, 402.62 and 218.07 is: 300.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.99 : 402.62 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.99/402.62 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.99x = 402.62 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.99x = 87,798.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,798.25/291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.69

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