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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.49, 454.74 and 212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.49, 454.74 and 212.29 is: 318.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.49 : 454.74 = 212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.49/454.74 = 212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.49x = 454.74 × 212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.49x = 96,535.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,535.62/303.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.09

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