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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.44, 455.97 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.44, 455.97 and 213.54 is: 319.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.44 : 455.97 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.44/455.97 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.44x = 455.97 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.44x = 97,370.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,370.34/304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.83

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