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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 414.86 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 414.86 and 213.48 is: 294.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 414.86 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/414.86 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 414.86 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 88,563.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,563.25/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.62

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