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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.24, 455.91 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.24, 455.91 and 212.32 is: 319.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.24 : 455.91 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.24/455.91 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.24x = 455.91 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.24x = 96,798.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,798.81/303.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.22

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