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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.57, 419.22 and 216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.57, 419.22 and 216.69 is: 299.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.57 : 419.22 = 216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.57/419.22 = 216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.57x = 419.22 × 216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.57x = 90,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,840.78/303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.24

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