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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.97, 450.63 and 213.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.97, 450.63 and 213.57 is: 320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.97 : 450.63 = 213.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.97/450.63 = 213.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.97x = 450.63 × 213.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.97x = 96,241.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,241.05/299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.84

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