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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.94, 417.96 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.94, 417.96 and 215.46 is: 297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.94 : 417.96 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.94/417.96 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.94x = 417.96 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.94x = 90,053.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,053.66/302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.27

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