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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.20, 453.60 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.20, 453.60 and 211.52 is: 316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.20 : 453.60 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.20/453.60 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.20x = 453.60 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.20x = 95,945.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,945.47/303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.44

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