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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.84, 416.28 and 213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.84, 416.28 and 213.28 is: 294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.84 : 416.28 = 213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.84/416.28 = 213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.84x = 416.28 × 213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.84x = 88,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,784.20/301.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.14

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