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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.49, 419.97 and 211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.49, 419.97 and 211.24 is: 291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.49 : 419.97 = 211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.49/419.97 = 211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.49x = 419.97 × 211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.49x = 88,713.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,713.41/304.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.35

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