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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.63, 417.12 and 214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.63, 417.12 and 214.15 is: 295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 417.12 = 214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/417.12 = 214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 417.12 × 214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 89,326.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,326.25/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.17

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