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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.13, 451.54 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.13, 451.54 and 214.41 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.13 : 451.54 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.13/451.54 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.13x = 451.54 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.13x = 96,816.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,816.65/301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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