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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.50, 418.68 and 216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.50, 418.68 and 216.22 is: 298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 418.68 = 216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/418.68 = 216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 418.68 × 216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 90,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,526.99/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.28

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