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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.13, 415.61 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.13, 415.61 and 218.61 is: 301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.13 : 415.61 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.13/415.61 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.13x = 415.61 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.13x = 90,857.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,857.79/301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.72

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