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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.36, 415.62 and 213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.36, 415.62 and 213.14 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 415.62 = 213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/415.62 = 213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 415.62 × 213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 88,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,585.25/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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