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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.55, 416.51 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.55, 416.51 and 218.52 is: 301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.55 : 416.51 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.55/416.51 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.55x = 416.51 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.55x = 91,014.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,014.67/301.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.83

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