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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 450.28 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 450.28 and 214.08 is: 320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 450.28 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/450.28 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 450.28 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 96,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,395.94/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.59

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