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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.13, 421.41 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.13, 421.41 and 218.26 is: 301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.13 : 421.41 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.13/421.41 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.13x = 421.41 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.13x = 91,976.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,976.95/305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.44

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