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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.46, 416.37 and 218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.46, 416.37 and 218.43 is: 301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.46 : 416.37 = 218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.46/416.37 = 218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.46x = 416.37 × 218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.46x = 90,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,948.52/301.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.70

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