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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.81, 455.78 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.81, 455.78 and 210.41 is: 315.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.81 : 455.78 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.81/455.78 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.81x = 455.78 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.81x = 95,897.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,897.34/303.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.65

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