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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.54, 423.23 and 213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.54, 423.23 and 213.26 is: 294.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.54 : 423.23 = 213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.54/423.23 = 213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.54x = 423.23 × 213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.54x = 90,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,254.85/306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.43

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