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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.11, 682.56 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.11, 682.56 and 211.50 is: 317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.11 : 682.56 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.11/682.56 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.11x = 682.56 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.11x = 144,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,361.44/455.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.20

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