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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.79, 419.29 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.79, 419.29 and 215.28 is: 297.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.79 : 419.29 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.79/419.29 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.79x = 419.29 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.79x = 90,265.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,265.69/303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.13

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