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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.83, 452.01 and 210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.83, 452.01 and 210.23 is: 314.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.83 : 452.01 = 210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.83/452.01 = 210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.83x = 452.01 × 210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.83x = 95,026.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,026.29/301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.84

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