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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.23, 418.47 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.23, 418.47 and 214.86 is: 296.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.23 : 418.47 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.23/418.47 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.23x = 418.47 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.23x = 89,913.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,913.23/303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.52

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