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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.59, 425.34 and 218.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.59, 425.34 and 218.89 is: 301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.59 : 425.34 = 218.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.59/425.34 = 218.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.59x = 425.34 × 218.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.59x = 93,101.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,101.61/308.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.70

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