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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.45, 456.76 and 213.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.45, 456.76 and 213.73 is: 320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.45 : 456.76 = 213.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.45/456.76 = 213.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.45x = 456.76 × 213.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.45x = 97,623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,623.31/304.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.65

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