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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.68, 456.32 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.68, 456.32 and 213 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.68 : 456.32 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.68/456.32 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.68x = 456.32 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.68x = 97,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,196.16/304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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