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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.18, 415.44 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.18, 415.44 and 218.50 is: 301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.18 : 415.44 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.18/415.44 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.18x = 415.44 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.18x = 90,773.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,773.64/301.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.39

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