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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.03, 420.11 and 216.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.03, 420.11 and 216.55 is: 299.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.03 : 420.11 = 216.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.03/420.11 = 216.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.03x = 420.11 × 216.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.03x = 90,974.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,974.31/304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.23

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