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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 414.96 and 213.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 414.96 and 213.55 is: 294.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 414.96 = 213.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/414.96 = 213.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 414.96 × 213.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 88,614.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,614.71/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.70

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