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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 459.60 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 459.60 and 210.32 is: 315.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 459.60 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/459.60 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 459.60 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 96,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,663.07/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.40

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