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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 416.84 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 416.84 and 214.88 is: 296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 416.84 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/416.84 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 416.84 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 89,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,570.58/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.36

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