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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.09, 453.27 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.09, 453.27 and 215.66 is: 323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.09 : 453.27 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.09/453.27 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.09x = 453.27 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.09x = 97,749.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,749.94/302.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.58

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