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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.09, 422.42 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.09, 422.42 and 218.93 is: 302.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.09 : 422.42 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.09/422.42 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.09x = 422.42 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.09x = 92,477.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,477.20/306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.12

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