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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.10, 455.10 and 212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.10, 455.10 and 212.20 is: 318.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.10 : 455.10 = 212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.10/455.10 = 212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.10x = 455.10 × 212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.10x = 96,572.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,572.22/303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.62

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