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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.11, 419.71 and 210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.11, 419.71 and 210.81 is: 290.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.11 : 419.71 = 210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.11/419.71 = 210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.11x = 419.71 × 210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.11x = 88,477.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,477.75/304.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.94

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