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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.37, 683.07 and 212.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.37, 683.07 and 212.19 is: 318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.37 : 683.07 = 212.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.37/683.07 = 212.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.37x = 683.07 × 212.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.37x = 144,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,940.62/455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.29

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