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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.76, 422.16 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.76, 422.16 and 218.88 is: 302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.76 : 422.16 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.76/422.16 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.76x = 422.16 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.76x = 92,402.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,402.38/305.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.21

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