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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.84, 454.52 and 216.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.84, 454.52 and 216.17 is: 324.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.84 : 454.52 = 216.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.84/454.52 = 216.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.84x = 454.52 × 216.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.84x = 98,251.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,251.86/302.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.44

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