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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.96, 419.22 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.96, 419.22 and 275.16 is: 379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.96 : 419.22 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.96/419.22 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.96x = 419.22 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.96x = 115,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,352.58/303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.50

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