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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.06, 418.02 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.06, 418.02 and 215.84 is: 297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.06 : 418.02 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.06/418.02 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.06x = 418.02 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.06x = 90,225.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,225.44/303.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.71

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