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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.67, 421.80 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.67, 421.80 and 218.48 is: 301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.67 : 421.80 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.67/421.80 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.67x = 421.80 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.67x = 92,154.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,154.86/305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.48

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