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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 423.12 and 213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 423.12 and 213.32 is: 294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 423.12 = 213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/423.12 = 213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 423.12 × 213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 90,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,259.96/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.51

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