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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.98, 415.43 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.98, 415.43 and 212.49 is: 293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.98 : 415.43 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.98/415.43 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.98x = 415.43 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.98x = 88,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,274.72/300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.29

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