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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.82, 416.12 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.82, 416.12 and 218.66 is: 301.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.82 : 416.12 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.82/416.12 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.82x = 416.12 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.82x = 90,985.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,985.63/301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.46

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