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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.50, 451.73 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.50, 451.73 and 214.40 is: 321.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.50 : 451.73 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.50/451.73 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.50x = 451.73 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.50x = 96,852.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,852.58/301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.24

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