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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.57, 454.50 and 210.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.57, 454.50 and 210.87 is: 315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.57 : 454.50 = 210.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.57/454.50 = 210.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.57x = 454.50 × 210.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.57x = 95,840.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,840.42/303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.71

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