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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.56, 414.95 and 217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.56, 414.95 and 217.58 is: 300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 414.95 = 217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/414.95 = 217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 414.95 × 217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 90,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,281.66/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.38

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