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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.89, 409.52 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.89, 409.52 and 218.32 is: 301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.89 : 409.52 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.89/409.52 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.89x = 409.52 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.89x = 89,405.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,405.93/296.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.14

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