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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.87, 450.45 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.87, 450.45 and 218.69 is: 327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.87 : 450.45 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.87/450.45 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.87x = 450.45 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.87x = 98,506.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,506.66/300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.41

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