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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.95, 419.56 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.95, 419.56 and 216.47 is: 298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.95 : 419.56 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.95/419.56 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.95x = 419.56 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.95x = 90,822.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,822.66/303.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.81

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