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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.67, 422.98 and 213.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.67, 422.98 and 213.58 is: 294.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.67 : 422.98 = 213.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.67/422.98 = 213.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.67x = 422.98 × 213.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.67x = 90,340.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,340.07/306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.58

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