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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.91, 452.86 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.91, 452.86 and 210.78 is: 316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.91 : 452.86 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.91/452.86 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.91x = 452.86 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.91x = 95,453.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,453.30/301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.17

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