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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.64, 417.25 and 218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.64, 417.25 and 218.55 is: 301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.64 : 417.25 = 218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.64/417.25 = 218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.64x = 417.25 × 218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.64x = 91,188.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,188.94/302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.31

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