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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.76, 456.53 and 212.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.76, 456.53 and 212.00 is: 317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.76 : 456.53 = 212.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.76/456.53 = 212.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.76x = 456.53 × 212.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.76x = 96,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,781.02/304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.56

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