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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.38, 454.18 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.38, 454.18 and 216.44 is: 324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.38 : 454.18 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.38/454.18 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.38x = 454.18 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.38x = 98,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,302.72/303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.03

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