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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.08, 417.12 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.08, 417.12 and 215.04 is: 296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.08 : 417.12 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.08/417.12 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.08x = 417.12 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.08x = 89,697.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,697.48/302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.93

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