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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 414.99 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 414.99 and 218.07 is: 300.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 414.99 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/414.99 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 414.99 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 90,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,496.87/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.96

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