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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.46, 417.48 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.46, 417.48 and 215.16 is: 296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.46 : 417.48 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.46/417.48 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.46x = 417.48 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.46x = 89,825.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,825.00/302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.98

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