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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.53, 415.98 and 214.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.53, 415.98 and 214.05 is: 295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.53 : 415.98 = 214.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.53/415.98 = 214.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.53x = 415.98 × 214.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.53x = 89,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,040.52/301.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.30

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