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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.10, 453.60 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.10, 453.60 and 211.20 is: 317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.10 : 453.60 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.10/453.60 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.10x = 453.60 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.10x = 95,800.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,800.32/302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.11

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