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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.63, 458.79 and 215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.63, 458.79 and 215.50 is: 322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.63 : 458.79 = 215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.63/458.79 = 215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.63x = 458.79 × 215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.63x = 98,869.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,869.25/306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.44

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