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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.22, 422.76 and 218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.22, 422.76 and 218.98 is: 302.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.22 : 422.76 = 218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.22/422.76 = 218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.22x = 422.76 × 218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.22x = 92,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,575.98/306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.32

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