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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.08, 419.46 and 216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.08, 419.46 and 216.88 is: 299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.08 : 419.46 = 216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.08/419.46 = 216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.08x = 419.46 × 216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.08x = 90,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,972.48/304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.17

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