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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.55, 452.16 and 210.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.55, 452.16 and 210.29 is: 315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.55 : 452.16 = 210.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.55/452.16 = 210.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.55x = 452.16 × 210.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.55x = 95,084.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,084.73/301.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.32

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