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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.33, 414.14 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.33, 414.14 and 211.77 is: 292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.33 : 414.14 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.33/414.14 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.33x = 414.14 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.33x = 87,701.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,701.37/300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.02

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