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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 452.08 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 452.08 and 216.48 is: 325.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 452.08 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/452.08 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 452.08 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 97,866.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,866.28/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.18

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