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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.75, 415.18 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.75, 415.18 and 212.42 is: 293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 415.18 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/415.18 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 415.18 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 88,192.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,192.54/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.24

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