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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 454.01 and 215.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 454.01 and 215.77 is: 324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 454.01 = 215.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/454.01 = 215.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 454.01 × 215.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 97,963.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,963.41/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.15

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