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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.49, 418.86 and 214.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.49, 418.86 and 214.93 is: 296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.49 : 418.86 = 214.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.49/418.86 = 214.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.49x = 418.86 × 214.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.49x = 90,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,025.58/303.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.63

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