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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.84, 905.15 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.84, 905.15 and 213.75 is: 320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.84 : 905.15 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.84/905.15 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.84x = 905.15 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.84x = 193,476.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,476.35/603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.41

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