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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 453.63 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 453.63 and 211.14 is: 316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 453.63 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/453.63 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 453.63 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 95,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,779.44/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.73

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