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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.66, 421.80 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.66, 421.80 and 218.36 is: 301.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.66 : 421.80 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.66/421.80 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.66x = 421.80 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.66x = 92,104.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,104.25/305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.33

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