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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 452.79 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 452.79 and 210.60 is: 316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 452.79 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/452.79 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 452.79 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 95,357.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,357.57/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.04

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