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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 450.50 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 450.50 and 214.11 is: 320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 450.50 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/450.50 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 450.50 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 96,455.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,455.48/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.40

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