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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.73, 453.56 and 211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.73, 453.56 and 211.25 is: 316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.73 : 453.56 = 211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.73/453.56 = 211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.73x = 453.56 × 211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.73x = 95,811.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,811.23/302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.49

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