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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.06, 459.45 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.06, 459.45 and 214.50 is: 322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.06 : 459.45 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.06/459.45 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.06x = 459.45 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.06x = 98,552.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,552.03/306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.00

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