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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.20, 454.43 and 216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.20, 454.43 and 216.06 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.20 : 454.43 = 216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.20/454.43 = 216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.20x = 454.43 × 216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.20x = 98,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,184.15/303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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