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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.58, 460.06 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.58, 460.06 and 210.02 is: 316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.58 : 460.06 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.58/460.06 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.58x = 460.06 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.58x = 96,621.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,621.80/305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.19

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