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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 415.08 and 217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 415.08 and 217.71 is: 300.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 415.08 = 217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/415.08 = 217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 415.08 × 217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 90,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,367.07/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.53

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