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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 418 and 215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 418 and 215.72 is: 297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 418 = 215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/418 = 215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 418 × 215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 90,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,170.96/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.59

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