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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 414.70 and 212.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 414.70 and 212.39 is: 292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 414.70 = 212.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/414.70 = 212.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 414.70 × 212.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 88,078.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,078.13/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.74

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