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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.24, 455.22 and 211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.24, 455.22 and 211.71 is: 317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.24 : 455.22 = 211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.24/455.22 = 211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.24x = 455.22 × 211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.24x = 96,374.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,374.63/303.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.82

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