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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.75, 416.58 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.75, 416.58 and 212.16 is: 292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.75 : 416.58 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.75/416.58 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.75x = 416.58 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.75x = 88,381.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,381.61/301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.90

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