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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.02, 418.02 and 215.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.02, 418.02 and 215.78 is: 297.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.02 : 418.02 = 215.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.02/418.02 = 215.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.02x = 418.02 × 215.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.02x = 90,200.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,200.36/303.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.67

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