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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.74, 418.94 and 210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.74, 418.94 and 210.49 is: 290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.74 : 418.94 = 210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.74/418.94 = 210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.74x = 418.94 × 210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.74x = 88,181.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,181.37/303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.32

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