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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.82, 418.67 and 216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.82, 418.67 and 216.34 is: 298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.82 : 418.67 = 216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.82/418.67 = 216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.82x = 418.67 × 216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.82x = 90,574.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,574.56/303.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.12

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