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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.71, 453.96 and 211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.71, 453.96 and 211.45 is: 317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.71 : 453.96 = 211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.71/453.96 = 211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.71x = 453.96 × 211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.71x = 95,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,986.51/302.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.10

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