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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.86, 456.99 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.86, 456.99 and 213.54 is: 320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.86 : 456.99 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.86/456.99 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.86x = 456.99 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.86x = 97,584.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,584.33/304.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.09

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