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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 415.38 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 415.38 and 214.12 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 415.38 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/415.38 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 415.38 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 88,941.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,941.17/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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