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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.44, 459.24 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.44, 459.24 and 210.32 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.44 : 459.24 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.44/459.24 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.44x = 459.24 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.44x = 96,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,587.36/306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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