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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 414.30 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 414.30 and 207.28 is: 285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 414.30 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/414.30 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 414.30 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 85,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,875.84/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.89

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