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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.72, 416.20 and 218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.72, 416.20 and 218.72 is: 301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.72 : 416.20 = 218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.72/416.20 = 218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.72x = 416.20 × 218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.72x = 91,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,031.26/301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.71

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