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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.83, 421.50 and 218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.83, 421.50 and 218.35 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.83 : 421.50 = 218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.83/421.50 = 218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.83x = 421.50 × 218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.83x = 92,034.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,034.53/305.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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