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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.24, 419.88 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.24, 419.88 and 215.88 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.24 : 419.88 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.24/419.88 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.24x = 419.88 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.24x = 90,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,643.69/304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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