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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.17, 460.89 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.17, 460.89 and 211.14 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.17 : 460.89 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.17/460.89 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.17x = 460.89 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.17x = 97,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,312.31/307.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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