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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.70, 416.20 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.70, 416.20 and 218.68 is: 301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.70 : 416.20 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.70/416.20 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.70x = 416.20 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.70x = 91,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,014.62/301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.67

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