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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.13, 682.17 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.13, 682.17 and 211.14 is: 316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.13 : 682.17 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.13/682.17 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.13x = 682.17 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.13x = 144,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,033.37/455.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.47

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