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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 455.07 and 212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 455.07 and 212.60 is: 318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 455.07 = 212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/455.07 = 212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 455.07 × 212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 96,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,747.88/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.42

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