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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 422.13 and 218.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 422.13 and 218.59 is: 301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 422.13 = 218.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/422.13 = 218.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 422.13 × 218.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 92,273.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,273.40/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.74

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