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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.21, 402.72 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.21, 402.72 and 218.40 is: 300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.21 : 402.72 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.21/402.72 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.21x = 402.72 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.21x = 87,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,952.95/292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.99

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