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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 450.25 and 214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 450.25 and 214.62 is: 321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 450.25 = 214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/450.25 = 214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 450.25 × 214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 96,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,632.66/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.70

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