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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.33, 414.39 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.33, 414.39 and 217.86 is: 300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.33 : 414.39 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.33/414.39 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.33x = 414.39 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.33x = 90,281.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,281.15/300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.60

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