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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 451.71 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 451.71 and 214.29 is: 321.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 451.71 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/451.71 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 451.71 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 96,796.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,796.94/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.63

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