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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.36, 459.07 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.36, 459.07 and 214.12 is: 320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.36 : 459.07 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.36/459.07 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.36x = 459.07 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.36x = 98,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,293.77/306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.85

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