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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.79, 451.66 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.79, 451.66 and 210.09 is: 314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.79 : 451.66 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.79/451.66 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.79x = 451.66 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.79x = 94,890.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,890.81/301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.42

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