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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 414.36 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 414.36 and 212.64 is: 293.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 414.36 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/414.36 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 414.36 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 88,109.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,109.51/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.58

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