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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.53, 422.87 and 213.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.53, 422.87 and 213.49 is: 294.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.53 : 422.87 = 213.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.53/422.87 = 213.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.53x = 422.87 × 213.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.53x = 90,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,278.52/306.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.52

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