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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.93, 450.36 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.93, 450.36 and 218.40 is: 326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.93 : 450.36 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.93/450.36 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.93x = 450.36 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.93x = 98,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,358.62/300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.85

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