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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.21, 416.46 and 214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.21, 416.46 and 214.73 is: 295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.21 : 416.46 = 214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.21/416.46 = 214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.21x = 416.46 × 214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.21x = 89,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,426.46/302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.91

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