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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.87, 416.37 and 218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.87, 416.37 and 218.98 is: 302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.87 : 416.37 = 218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.87/416.37 = 218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.87x = 416.37 × 218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.87x = 91,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,176.70/301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.04

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