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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.36, 415.74 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.36, 415.74 and 214.12 is: 295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 415.74 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/415.74 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 415.74 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 89,018.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,018.25/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.39

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