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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 418.25 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 418.25 and 215.64 is: 297.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 418.25 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/418.25 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 418.25 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 90,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,190.35/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.67

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