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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 455.70 and 210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 455.70 and 210.43 is: 314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 455.70 = 210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/455.70 = 210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 455.70 × 210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 95,892.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,892.95/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.94

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