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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.42, 415.38 and 213.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.42, 415.38 and 213.94 is: 294.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.42 : 415.38 = 213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.42/415.38 = 213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.42x = 415.38 × 213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.42x = 88,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,866.52/301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.82

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