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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.60, 421.92 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.60, 421.92 and 218.56 is: 301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.60 : 421.92 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.60/421.92 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.60x = 421.92 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.60x = 92,214.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,214.84/305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.75

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