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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 407.88 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 407.88 and 218.08 is: 301.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 407.88 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/407.88 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 407.88 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 88,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,950.47/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.00

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