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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.42, 418.28 and 210.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.42, 418.28 and 210.13 is: 289.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.42 : 418.28 = 210.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.42/418.28 = 210.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.42x = 418.28 × 210.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.42x = 87,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,893.18/303.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.67

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