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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.83, 423.19 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.83, 423.19 and 218.44 is: 301.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.83 : 423.19 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.83/423.19 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.83x = 423.19 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.83x = 92,438.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,438.42/306.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.27

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