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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 414.99 and 217.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 414.99 and 217.89 is: 300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 414.99 = 217.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/414.99 = 217.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 414.99 × 217.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 90,422.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,422.17/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.36

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