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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.95, 415.18 and 217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.95, 415.18 and 217.87 is: 300.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.95 : 415.18 = 217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.95/415.18 = 217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.95x = 415.18 × 217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.95x = 90,455.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,455.27/300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.57

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