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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301, 450.43 and 218.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301, 450.43 and 218.83 is: 327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 450.43 = 218.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/450.43 = 218.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 450.43 × 218.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 98,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,567.60/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.47

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