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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.40, 459.06 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.40, 459.06 and 210.02 is: 314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.40 : 459.06 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.40/459.06 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.40x = 459.06 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.40x = 96,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,411.78/306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.66

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