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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.05, 414.11 and 217.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.05, 414.11 and 217.43 is: 300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.05 : 414.11 = 217.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.05/414.11 = 217.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.05x = 414.11 × 217.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.05x = 90,036.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,036.78/300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.08

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