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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.86, 453.47 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.86, 453.47 and 210.74 is: 316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.86 : 453.47 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.86/453.47 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.86x = 453.47 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.86x = 95,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,560.95/301.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.57

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