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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.61, 452.69 and 210.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.61, 452.69 and 210.37 is: 315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.61 : 452.69 = 210.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.61/452.69 = 210.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.61x = 452.69 × 210.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.61x = 95,232.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,232.48/301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.75

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