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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 452.82 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 452.82 and 210.54 is: 315.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 452.82 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/452.82 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 452.82 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 95,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,336.72/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.97

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