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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.48, 454.40 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.48, 454.40 and 216.02 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.48 : 454.40 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.48/454.40 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.48x = 454.40 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.48x = 98,156.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,156.14/302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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