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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.62, 453.17 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.62, 453.17 and 211.20 is: 316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.62 : 453.17 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.62/453.17 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.62x = 453.17 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.62x = 95,709.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,709.50/302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.27

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