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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 416.52 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 416.52 and 214.20 is: 295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 416.52 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/416.52 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 416.52 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 89,218.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,218.58/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.74

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