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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.88, 456.35 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.88, 456.35 and 213.30 is: 319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.88 : 456.35 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.88/456.35 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.88x = 456.35 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.88x = 97,338.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,338.39/304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.27

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