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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.87, 419.35 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.87, 419.35 and 215.51 is: 297.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.87 : 419.35 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.87/419.35 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.87x = 419.35 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.87x = 90,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,374.12/303.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.41

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