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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.90, 459.81 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.90, 459.81 and 210.24 is: 314.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.90 : 459.81 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.90/459.81 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.90x = 459.81 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.90x = 96,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,670.45/306.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.99

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