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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.80, 415.14 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.80, 415.14 and 218.18 is: 301.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 415.14 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/415.14 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 415.14 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 90,575.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,575.25/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.11

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