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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.28, 454.68 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.28, 454.68 and 212.08 is: 317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.28 : 454.68 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.28/454.68 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.28x = 454.68 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.28x = 96,428.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,428.53/303.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.95

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