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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 414.48 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 414.48 and 217.44 is: 299.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 414.48 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/414.48 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 414.48 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 90,124.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,124.53/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.94

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