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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.25, 451.26 and 210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.25, 451.26 and 210.14 is: 314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.25 : 451.26 = 210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.25/451.26 = 210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.25x = 451.26 × 210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.25x = 94,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,827.78/301.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.78

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