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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 451.10 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 451.10 and 218.90 is: 327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 451.10 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/451.10 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 451.10 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 98,745.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,745.79/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.58

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