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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.55, 414.33 and 207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.55, 414.33 and 207.15 is: 285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.55 : 414.33 = 207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.55/414.33 = 207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.55x = 414.33 × 207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.55x = 85,828.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,828.46/300.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.57

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