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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 682.29 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.20, 682.29 and 211.51 is: 317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.20 : 682.29 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.20/682.29 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.20x = 682.29 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.20x = 144,311.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,311.16/455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.03

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