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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 417.06 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 417.06 and 215.04 is: 296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 417.06 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/417.06 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 417.06 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 89,684.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,684.58/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.75

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