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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 416.88 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 416.88 and 215.01 is: 296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 416.88 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/416.88 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 416.88 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 89,633.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,633.37/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.58

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