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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.54, 683.36 and 212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.54, 683.36 and 212.14 is: 318.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.54 : 683.36 = 212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.54/683.36 = 212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.54x = 683.36 × 212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.54x = 144,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,967.99/455.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.23

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