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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.37, 414.42 and 207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.37, 414.42 and 207.21 is: 285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.37 : 414.42 = 207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.37/414.42 = 207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.37x = 414.42 × 207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.37x = 85,871.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,871.73/300.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.89

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