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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 414.81 and 212.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 414.81 and 212.19 is: 292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 414.81 = 212.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/414.81 = 212.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 414.81 × 212.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 88,016.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,016.38/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.71

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