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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 416.43 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 416.43 and 214.53 is: 296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 416.43 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/416.43 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 416.43 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 89,336.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,336.73/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.25

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