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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.65, 457.14 and 213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.65, 457.14 and 213.45 is: 320.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.65 : 457.14 = 213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.65/457.14 = 213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.65x = 457.14 × 213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.65x = 97,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,576.53/304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.29

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