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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.09, 415.24 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.09, 415.24 and 218.07 is: 300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.09 : 415.24 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.09/415.24 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.09x = 415.24 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.09x = 90,551.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,551.39/301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.75

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