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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.32, 459.16 and 215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.32, 459.16 and 215.08 is: 322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.32 : 459.16 = 215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.32/459.16 = 215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.32x = 459.16 × 215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.32x = 98,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,756.13/306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.40

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