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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 417.24 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 417.24 and 214.98 is: 296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 417.24 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/417.24 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 417.24 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 89,698.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,698.26/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.80

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