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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.70, 452.14 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.70, 452.14 and 210.18 is: 314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.70 : 452.14 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.70/452.14 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.70x = 452.14 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.70x = 95,030.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,030.79/301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.98

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