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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.73, 457.23 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.73, 457.23 and 213.20 is: 319.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.73 : 457.23 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.73/457.23 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.73x = 457.23 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.73x = 97,481.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,481.44/304.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.89

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