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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.98, 460.54 and 216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.98, 460.54 and 216.26 is: 324.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.98 : 460.54 = 216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.98/460.54 = 216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.98x = 460.54 × 216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.98x = 99,596.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,596.38/306.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.44

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