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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.49, 452.37 and 210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.49, 452.37 and 210.36 is: 315.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.49 : 452.37 = 210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.49/452.37 = 210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.49x = 452.37 × 210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.49x = 95,160.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,160.55/301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.64

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