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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 453.20 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 453.20 and 210.52 is: 316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 453.20 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/453.20 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 453.20 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 95,407.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,407.66/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.17

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