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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.31, 458.98 and 213.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.31, 458.98 and 213.67 is: 320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.31 : 458.98 = 213.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.31/458.98 = 213.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.31x = 458.98 × 213.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.31x = 98,067.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,067.43/306.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.16

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