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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.43, 683.16 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.43, 683.16 and 211.92 is: 317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.43 : 683.16 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.43/683.16 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.43x = 683.16 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.43x = 144,775.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,775.27/455.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.89

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