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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.92, 460.68 and 215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.92, 460.68 and 215.36 is: 323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.92 : 460.68 = 215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.92/460.68 = 215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.92x = 460.68 × 215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.92x = 99,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,212.04/306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.25

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