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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 415.58 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 415.58 and 218.54 is: 301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 415.58 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/415.58 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 415.58 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 90,820.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,820.85/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.05

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