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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.96, 905.52 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.96, 905.52 and 213.87 is: 320.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.96 : 905.52 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.96/905.52 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.96x = 905.52 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.96x = 193,663.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,663.56/603.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.66

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