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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 420.03 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 420.03 and 211.14 is: 291.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 420.03 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/420.03 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 420.03 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 88,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,685.13/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.19

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