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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.50, 414.76 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.50, 414.76 and 218 is: 300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 414.76 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/414.76 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 414.76 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 90,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,417.68/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.89

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