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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.87, 409.81 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.87, 409.81 and 218.18 is: 301.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.87 : 409.81 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.87/409.81 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.87x = 409.81 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.87x = 89,412.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,412.66/296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.19

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