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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.21, 680.15 and 209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.21, 680.15 and 209.90 is: 315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.21 : 680.15 = 209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.21/680.15 = 209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.21x = 680.15 × 209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.21x = 142,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,763.49/453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.01

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