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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.14, 417.92 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.14, 417.92 and 215.66 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.14 : 417.92 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.14/417.92 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.14x = 417.92 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.14x = 90,128.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,128.63/303.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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