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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 404.54 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 404.54 and 218.80 is: 301.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 404.54 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/404.54 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 404.54 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 88,513.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,513.35/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.95

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