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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 450.36 and 213.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 450.36 and 213.47 is: 320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 450.36 = 213.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/450.36 = 213.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 450.36 × 213.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 96,135.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,135.03/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.41

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