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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.06, 421.30 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.06, 421.30 and 218.20 is: 301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.06 : 421.30 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.06/421.30 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.06x = 421.30 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.06x = 91,927.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,927.66/305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.34

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