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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.84, 453.14 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.84, 453.14 and 211.72 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.84 : 453.14 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.84/453.14 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.84x = 453.14 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.84x = 95,938.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,938.80/302.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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