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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.45, 452.26 and 210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.45, 452.26 and 210.73 is: 316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.45 : 452.26 = 210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.45/452.26 = 210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.45x = 452.26 × 210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.45x = 95,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,304.75/301.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.15

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