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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.60, 415.96 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.60, 415.96 and 214.12 is: 295.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.60 : 415.96 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.60/415.96 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.60x = 415.96 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.60x = 89,065.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,065.36/301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.31

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