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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 414.72 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 414.72 and 213.20 is: 294.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 414.72 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/414.72 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 414.72 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 88,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,418.30/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.30

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