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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 454.02 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 454.02 and 216.16 is: 324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 454.02 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/454.02 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 454.02 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 98,140.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,140.96/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.35

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