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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.49, 415.88 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.49, 415.88 and 218.50 is: 301.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.49 : 415.88 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.49/415.88 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.49x = 415.88 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.49x = 90,869.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,869.70/301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.40

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