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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.93, 415.16 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.93, 415.16 and 217.86 is: 300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.93 : 415.16 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.93/415.16 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.93x = 415.16 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.93x = 90,445.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,445.23/300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.55

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