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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.88, 456.17 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.88, 456.17 and 213.75 is: 319.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.88 : 456.17 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.88/456.17 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.88x = 456.17 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.88x = 97,505.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,505.27/304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.82

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