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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.90, 454.38 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.90, 454.38 and 211.64 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.90 : 454.38 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.90/454.38 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.90x = 454.38 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.90x = 96,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,164.98/302.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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