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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.53, 423.15 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.53, 423.15 and 218.19 is: 301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.53 : 423.15 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.53/423.15 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.53x = 423.15 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.53x = 92,326.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,326.55/306.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.20

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