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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.27, 417.24 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.27, 417.24 and 218.30 is: 301.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.27 : 417.24 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.27/417.24 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.27x = 417.24 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.27x = 91,081.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,081.41/302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.33

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