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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 459.72 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 459.72 and 215.52 is: 323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 459.72 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/459.72 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 459.72 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 99,078.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,078.85/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.28

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