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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.73, 454.32 and 211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.73, 454.32 and 211.53 is: 317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.73 : 454.32 = 211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.73/454.32 = 211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.73x = 454.32 × 211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.73x = 96,102.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,102.31/302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.45

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