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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 454.25 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 454.25 and 216.27 is: 324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 454.25 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/454.25 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 454.25 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 98,239.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,239.48/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.24

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