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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 416.25 and 218.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 416.25 and 218.85 is: 301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 416.25 = 218.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/416.25 = 218.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 416.25 × 218.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 91,096.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,096.31/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.90

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