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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 460.38 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 460.38 and 215.82 is: 323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 460.38 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/460.38 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 460.38 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 99,360.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,360.02/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.49

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