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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.67, 415.05 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.67, 415.05 and 218.18 is: 301.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.67 : 415.05 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.67/415.05 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.67x = 415.05 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.67x = 90,555.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,555.61/300.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.18

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