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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 320.04 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 320.04 and 203.46 is: 305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 320.04 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/320.04 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 320.04 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 65,115.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,115.34/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.45

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