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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.83, 453.94 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.83, 453.94 and 216.71 is: 324.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.83 : 453.94 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.83/453.94 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.83x = 453.94 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.83x = 98,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,372.23/302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.85

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