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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.27, 459.45 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.27, 459.45 and 215.01 is: 322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.27 : 459.45 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.27/459.45 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.27x = 459.45 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.27x = 98,786.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,786.34/306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.55

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