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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.66, 414.54 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.66, 414.54 and 217.86 is: 300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 414.54 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/414.54 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 414.54 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 90,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,311.68/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.38

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