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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 415.78 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 415.78 and 218.28 is: 301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 415.78 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/415.78 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 415.78 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 90,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,756.46/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.62

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