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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.99, 415.41 and 218.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.99, 415.41 and 218.37 is: 301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.99 : 415.41 = 218.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.99/415.41 = 218.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.99x = 415.41 × 218.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.99x = 90,713.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,713.08/300.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.38

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