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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 413.64 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 413.64 and 212.64 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 413.64 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/413.64 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 413.64 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 87,956.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,956.41/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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