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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.76, 455.87 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.76, 455.87 and 211.86 is: 317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.76 : 455.87 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.76/455.87 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.76x = 455.87 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.76x = 96,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,579.84/303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.95

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