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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 413.52 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 413.52 and 212.88 is: 293.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 413.52 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/413.52 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 413.52 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 88,030.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,030.14/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.43

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