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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.10, 459.02 and 213.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.10, 459.02 and 213.51 is: 320.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.10 : 459.02 = 213.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.10/459.02 = 213.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.10x = 459.02 × 213.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.10x = 98,004.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,004.29/306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.17

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