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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.54, 454.01 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.54, 454.01 and 211.01 is: 316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.54 : 454.01 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.54/454.01 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.54x = 454.01 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.54x = 95,797.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,797.33/302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.65

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