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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.32, 418.38 and 216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.32, 418.38 and 216.04 is: 297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.32 : 418.38 = 216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.32/418.38 = 216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.32x = 418.38 × 216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.32x = 90,386.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,386.82/303.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.99

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