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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.26, 419.76 and 216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.26, 419.76 and 216.90 is: 299.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.26 : 419.76 = 216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.26/419.76 = 216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.26x = 419.76 × 216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.26x = 91,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,045.94/304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.24

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