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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.04, 419.45 and 215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.04, 419.45 and 215.54 is: 297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.04 : 419.45 = 215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.04/419.45 = 215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.04x = 419.45 × 215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.04x = 90,405.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,405.08/304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.35

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