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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.10, 457.41 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.10, 457.41 and 218.22 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.10 : 457.41 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.10/457.41 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.10x = 457.41 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.10x = 99,816.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,816.01/305.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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