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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.25, 682.63 and 211.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.25, 682.63 and 211.55 is: 317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.25 : 682.63 = 211.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.25/682.63 = 211.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.25x = 682.63 × 211.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.25x = 144,406.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,406.43/455.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.20

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