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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.43, 414.03 and 217.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.43, 414.03 and 217.39 is: 299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.43 : 414.03 = 217.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.43/414.03 = 217.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.43x = 414.03 × 217.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.43x = 90,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,005.98/300.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.59

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