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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 423.50 and 218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 423.50 and 218.72 is: 301.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 423.50 = 218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/423.50 = 218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 423.50 × 218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 92,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,629.53/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.54

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