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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.16, 460.58 and 214.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.16, 460.58 and 214.54 is: 321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.16 : 460.58 = 214.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.16/460.58 = 214.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.16x = 460.58 × 214.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.16x = 98,810.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,810.61/307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.69

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