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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.43, 455.79 and 211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.43, 455.79 and 211.69 is: 316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.43 : 455.79 = 211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.43/455.79 = 211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.43x = 455.79 × 211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.43x = 96,483.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,483.91/304.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.93

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