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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.52, 458.94 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.52, 458.94 and 210.04 is: 314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.52 : 458.94 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.52/458.94 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.52x = 458.94 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.52x = 96,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,395.76/306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.48

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