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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.68, 905.68 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.68, 905.68 and 213.76 is: 320.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.68 : 905.68 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.68/905.68 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.68x = 905.68 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.68x = 193,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,598.16/603.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.70

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