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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 454.21 and 209.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 454.21 and 209.43 is: 313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 454.21 = 209.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/454.21 = 209.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 454.21 × 209.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 95,124.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,124.68/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.45

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