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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.57, 418.64 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.57, 418.64 and 216.09 is: 298.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.57 : 418.64 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.57/418.64 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.57x = 418.64 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.57x = 90,462.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,462.84/303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.00

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