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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.16, 417.12 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.16, 417.12 and 218.22 is: 301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.16 : 417.12 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.16/417.12 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.16x = 417.12 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.16x = 91,023.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,023.93/302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.24

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