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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.62, 416.06 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.62, 416.06 and 218.58 is: 301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.62 : 416.06 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.62/416.06 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.62x = 416.06 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.62x = 90,942.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,942.39/301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.51

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