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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 416.65 and 213.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 416.65 and 213.43 is: 294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 416.65 = 213.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/416.65 = 213.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 416.65 × 213.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 88,925.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,925.58/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.22

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