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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.56, 460.16 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.56, 460.16 and 210.56 is: 316.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.56 : 460.16 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.56/460.16 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.56x = 460.16 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.56x = 96,891.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,891.29/306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.06

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