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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.22, 456.58 and 213.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.22, 456.58 and 213.10 is: 319.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.22 : 456.58 = 213.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.22/456.58 = 213.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.22x = 456.58 × 213.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.22x = 97,297.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,297.20/304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.83

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