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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.53, 420.11 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.53, 420.11 and 211.49 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.53 : 420.11 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.53/420.11 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.53x = 420.11 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.53x = 88,851.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,851.23/304.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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