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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.02, 683.36 and 212.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.02, 683.36 and 212.26 is: 318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.02 : 683.36 = 212.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.02/683.36 = 212.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.02x = 683.36 × 212.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.02x = 145,049.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,049.99/456.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.08

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