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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 453.27 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 453.27 and 215.28 is: 323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 453.27 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/453.27 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 453.27 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 97,579.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,579.97/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.41

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