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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.23, 414.38 and 212.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.23, 414.38 and 212.15 is: 292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.23 : 414.38 = 212.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.23/414.38 = 212.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.23x = 414.38 × 212.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.23x = 87,909.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,909.18/300.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.80

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