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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.49, 451.93 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.49, 451.93 and 210.16 is: 315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.49 : 451.93 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.49/451.93 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.49x = 451.93 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.49x = 94,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,978.04/301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.03

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