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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 416.52 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 416.52 and 214.80 is: 295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 416.52 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/416.52 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 416.52 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 89,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,468.50/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.98

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