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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 418.93 and 216.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 418.93 and 216.13 is: 298.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 418.93 = 216.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/418.93 = 216.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 418.93 × 216.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 90,543.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,543.34/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.35

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