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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.43, 450.24 and 218.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.43, 450.24 and 218.89 is: 328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.43 : 450.24 = 218.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.43/450.24 = 218.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.43x = 450.24 × 218.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.43x = 98,553.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,553.03/300.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.04

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