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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.87, 450.36 and 218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.87, 450.36 and 218.34 is: 326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.87 : 450.36 = 218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.87/450.36 = 218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.87x = 450.36 × 218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.87x = 98,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,331.60/300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.82

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