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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.98, 452.15 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.98, 452.15 and 214.52 is: 322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.98 : 452.15 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.98/452.15 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.98x = 452.15 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.98x = 96,991.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,991.88/300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.26

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