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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.56, 418.72 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.56, 418.72 and 210.26 is: 290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.56 : 418.72 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.56/418.72 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.56x = 418.72 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.56x = 88,040.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,040.07/303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.03

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