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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 451.40 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 451.40 and 214.02 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 451.40 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/451.40 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 451.40 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 96,608.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,608.63/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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