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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 416.56 and 218.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 416.56 and 218.87 is: 301.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 416.56 = 218.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/416.56 = 218.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 416.56 × 218.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 91,172.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,172.49/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.95

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