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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.81, 420.50 and 211.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.81, 420.50 and 211.78 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.81 : 420.50 = 211.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.81/420.50 = 211.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.81x = 420.50 × 211.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.81x = 89,050.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,050.99/304.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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