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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.30, 403.31 and 218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.30, 403.31 and 218.45 is: 301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.30 : 403.31 = 218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.30/403.31 = 218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.30x = 403.31 × 218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.30x = 88,104.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,104.62/292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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