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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.09, 452.61 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.09, 452.61 and 210.48 is: 315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.09 : 452.61 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.09/452.61 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.09x = 452.61 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.09x = 95,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,265.35/302.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.36

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