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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.86, 419.45 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.86, 419.45 and 216.51 is: 298.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.86 : 419.45 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.86/419.45 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.86x = 419.45 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.86x = 90,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,812.48/303.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.87

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