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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.37, 422.71 and 218.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.37, 422.71 and 218.89 is: 302.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.37 : 422.71 = 218.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.37/422.71 = 218.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.37x = 422.71 × 218.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.37x = 92,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,526.99/306.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.01

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