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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.22, 459.60 and 218.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.22, 459.60 and 218.41 is: 327.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.22 : 459.60 = 218.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.22/459.60 = 218.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.22x = 459.60 × 218.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.22x = 100,381.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,381.24/306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.81

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