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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.80, 685.32 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.80, 685.32 and 213.50 is: 320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.80 : 685.32 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.80/685.32 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.80x = 685.32 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.80x = 146,315.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,315.82/456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.31

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