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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 453.96 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 453.96 and 211.43 is: 316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 453.96 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/453.96 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 453.96 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 95,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,978.49/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.38

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