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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.73, 459.96 and 216.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.73, 459.96 and 216.01 is: 323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.73 : 459.96 = 216.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.73/459.96 = 216.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.73x = 459.96 × 216.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.73x = 99,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,355.96/306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.92

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