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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.11, 442.19 and 218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.11, 442.19 and 218.23 is: 326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.11 : 442.19 = 218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.11/442.19 = 218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.11x = 442.19 × 218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.11x = 96,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,498.56/295.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.99

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