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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.69, 418.91 and 215.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.69, 418.91 and 215.07 is: 296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.69 : 418.91 = 215.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.69/418.91 = 215.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.69x = 418.91 × 215.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.69x = 90,094.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,094.97/303.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.67

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