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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.73, 455.82 and 212.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.73, 455.82 and 212.53 is: 318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.73 : 455.82 = 212.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.73/455.82 = 212.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.73x = 455.82 × 212.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.73x = 96,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,875.42/303.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.95

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