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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.08, 450.20 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.08, 450.20 and 218.80 is: 328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.08 : 450.20 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.08/450.20 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.08x = 450.20 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.08x = 98,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,503.76/300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.26

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