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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.76, 452.97 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.76, 452.97 and 216.18 is: 323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.76 : 452.97 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.76/452.97 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.76x = 452.97 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.76x = 97,923.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,923.05/302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.43

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