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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 459.36 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 459.36 and 210.24 is: 314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 459.36 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/459.36 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 459.36 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 96,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,575.85/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.50

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