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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.09, 419.20 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.09, 419.20 and 215.28 is: 296.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.09 : 419.20 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.09/419.20 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.09x = 419.20 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.09x = 90,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,245.38/304.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.77

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