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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.62, 905.72 and 213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.62, 905.72 and 213.80 is: 320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.62 : 905.72 = 213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.62/905.72 = 213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.62x = 905.72 × 213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.62x = 193,637.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,637.34/603.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.80

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