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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.27, 421.08 and 216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.27, 421.08 and 216.62 is: 298.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.27 : 421.08 = 216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.27/421.08 = 216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.27x = 421.08 × 216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.27x = 91,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,214.35/305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.80

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