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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.11, 418.34 and 215.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.11, 418.34 and 215.03 is: 296.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.11 : 418.34 = 215.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.11/418.34 = 215.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.11x = 418.34 × 215.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.11x = 89,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,955.65/303.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.78

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