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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.34, 450.03 and 218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.34, 450.03 and 218.98 is: 328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.34 : 450.03 = 218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.34/450.03 = 218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.34x = 450.03 × 218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.34x = 98,547.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,547.57/300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.12

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