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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.42, 905.19 and 213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.42, 905.19 and 213.34 is: 320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.42 : 905.19 = 213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.42/905.19 = 213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.42x = 905.19 × 213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.42x = 193,109.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,109.24/603.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.03

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