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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.97, 460.46 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.97, 460.46 and 215.84 is: 323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.97 : 460.46 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.97/460.46 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.97x = 460.46 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.97x = 99,387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,387.38/306.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.77

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