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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.21, 683.78 and 212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.21, 683.78 and 212.24 is: 318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.21 : 683.78 = 212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.21/683.78 = 212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.21x = 683.78 × 212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.21x = 145,121.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,121.52/456.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.10

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