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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.46, 419.72 and 216.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.46, 419.72 and 216.98 is: 299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.46 : 419.72 = 216.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.46/419.72 = 216.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.46x = 419.72 × 216.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.46x = 91,073.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,073.43/304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.13

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