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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.60, 415.77 and 212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.60, 415.77 and 212.80 is: 293.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.60 : 415.77 = 212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.60/415.77 = 212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.60x = 415.77 × 212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.60x = 88,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,475.86/301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.35

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