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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.44, 455.31 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.44, 455.31 and 211.95 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.44 : 455.31 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.44/455.31 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.44x = 455.31 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.44x = 96,502.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,502.95/303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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