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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.63, 418.52 and 215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.63, 418.52 and 215.15 is: 296.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.63 : 418.52 = 215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.63/418.52 = 215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.63x = 418.52 × 215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.63x = 90,041.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,041.41/303.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.55

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