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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 417.08 and 218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 417.08 and 218.42 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 417.08 = 218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/417.08 = 218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 417.08 × 218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 91,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,098.56/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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