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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 417.15 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 417.15 and 215.19 is: 297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 417.15 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/417.15 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 417.15 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 89,766.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,766.51/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.18

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