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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 415.06 and 213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 415.06 and 213.62 is: 294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 415.06 = 213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/415.06 = 213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 415.06 × 213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 88,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,665.12/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.88

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