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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.44, 423.08 and 213.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.44, 423.08 and 213.15 is: 294.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.44 : 423.08 = 213.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.44/423.08 = 213.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.44x = 423.08 × 213.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.44x = 90,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,179.50/306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.28

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