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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.28, 419.97 and 215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.28, 419.97 and 215.89 is: 297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.28 : 419.97 = 215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.28/419.97 = 215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.28x = 419.97 × 215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.28x = 90,667.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,667.96/304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.97

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