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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 415.61 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 415.61 and 212.66 is: 293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 415.61 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/415.61 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 415.61 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 88,380.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,380.48/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.57

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