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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.60, 419.04 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.60, 419.04 and 216 is: 298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.60 : 419.04 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.60/419.04 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.60x = 419.04 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.60x = 90,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,512.64/303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.13

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