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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 415.26 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 415.26 and 213.84 is: 294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 415.26 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/415.26 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 415.26 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 88,799.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,799.20/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.96

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