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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 450.80 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 450.80 and 210 is: 314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 450.80 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/450.80 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 450.80 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 94,668
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,668/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.26

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