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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 416.07 and 218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 416.07 and 218.34 is: 301.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 416.07 = 218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/416.07 = 218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 416.07 × 218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 90,844.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,844.72/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.43

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