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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 414.99 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 414.99 and 218.16 is: 300.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 414.99 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/414.99 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 414.99 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 90,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,534.22/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.64

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