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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.47, 905.17 and 213.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.47, 905.17 and 213.49 is: 320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.47 : 905.17 = 213.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.47/905.17 = 213.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.47x = 905.17 × 213.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.47x = 193,239.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,239.15/603.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.22

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