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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.62, 418.55 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.62, 418.55 and 216.14 is: 297.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.62 : 418.55 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.62/418.55 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.62x = 418.55 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.62x = 90,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,462.22/303.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.95

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