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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.69, 454.01 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.69, 454.01 and 211.74 is: 317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.69 : 454.01 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.69/454.01 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.69x = 454.01 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.69x = 96,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,131.02/302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.59

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