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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.37, 682.59 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.37, 682.59 and 211.70 is: 317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.37 : 682.59 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.37/682.59 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.37x = 682.59 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.37x = 144,504.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,504.30/455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.33

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