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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.69, 415.59 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.69, 415.59 and 218.56 is: 301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.69 : 415.59 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.69/415.59 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.69x = 415.59 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.69x = 90,831.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,831.35/301.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.08

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