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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.12, 418.72 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.12, 418.72 and 215.60 is: 297.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.12 : 418.72 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.12/418.72 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.12x = 418.72 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.12x = 90,276.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,276.03/303.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.82

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