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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.23, 454.30 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.23, 454.30 and 211.75 is: 317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.23 : 454.30 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.23/454.30 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.23x = 454.30 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.23x = 96,198.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,198.03/303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.24

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