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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.23, 414.55 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.23, 414.55 and 207.28 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.23 : 414.55 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.23/414.55 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.23x = 414.55 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.23x = 85,927.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,927.92/300.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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