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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.68, 682.88 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.68, 682.88 and 211.60 is: 317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.68 : 682.88 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.68/682.88 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.68x = 682.88 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.68x = 144,497.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,497.41/455.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.10

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