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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.07, 421.10 and 218.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.07, 421.10 and 218.00 is: 300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.07 : 421.10 = 218.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.07/421.10 = 218.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.07x = 421.10 × 218.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.07x = 91,796.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,796.60/305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.90

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