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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.13, 415.55 and 213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.13, 415.55 and 213.95 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.13 : 415.55 = 213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.13/415.55 = 213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.13x = 415.55 × 213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.13x = 88,908.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,908.50/301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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