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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.55, 905.43 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.55, 905.43 and 213.54 is: 320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.55 : 905.43 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.55/905.43 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.55x = 905.43 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.55x = 193,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,345.52/603.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.35

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