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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.56, 680.16 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.56, 680.16 and 210.20 is: 315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.56 : 680.16 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.56/680.16 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.56x = 680.16 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.56x = 142,969.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,969.63/453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.22

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