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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.76, 454.70 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.76, 454.70 and 211.52 is: 317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.76 : 454.70 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.76/454.70 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.76x = 454.70 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.76x = 96,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,178.14/302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.67

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