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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.31, 418.95 and 216.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.31, 418.95 and 216.37 is: 298.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.31 : 418.95 = 216.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.31/418.95 = 216.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.31x = 418.95 × 216.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.31x = 90,648.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,648.21/303.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.86

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