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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.21, 453.57 and 211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.21, 453.57 and 211.10 is: 316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.21 : 453.57 = 211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.21/453.57 = 211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.21x = 453.57 × 211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.21x = 95,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,748.63/302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.83

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