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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 414.72 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 414.72 and 218.07 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 414.72 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/414.72 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 414.72 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 90,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,437.99/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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