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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.46, 453.95 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.46, 453.95 and 211.35 is: 317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.46 : 453.95 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.46/453.95 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.46x = 453.95 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.46x = 95,941.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,941.28/302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.20

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