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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.90, 452.45 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.90, 452.45 and 216.30 is: 324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.90 : 452.45 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.90/452.45 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.90x = 452.45 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.90x = 97,864.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,864.94/301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.16

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