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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.74, 454.25 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.74, 454.25 and 216.63 is: 325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.74 : 454.25 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.74/454.25 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.74x = 454.25 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.74x = 98,404.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,404.18/302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.05

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