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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.49, 452.51 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.49, 452.51 and 214.58 is: 322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.49 : 452.51 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.49/452.51 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.49x = 452.51 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.49x = 97,096.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,096.26/301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.06

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