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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 414.34 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 414.34 and 211.88 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 414.34 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/414.34 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 414.34 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 87,790.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,790.36/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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