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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.31, 415.88 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.31, 415.88 and 218.25 is: 301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.31 : 415.88 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.31/415.88 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.31x = 415.88 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.31x = 90,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,764.72/301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.24

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