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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.81, 414.92 and 217.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.81, 414.92 and 217.69 is: 300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.81 : 414.92 = 217.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.81/414.92 = 217.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.81x = 414.92 × 217.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.81x = 90,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,323.44/300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.26

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