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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.22, 460.31 and 215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.22, 460.31 and 215.75 is: 323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.22 : 460.31 = 215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.22/460.31 = 215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.22x = 460.31 × 215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.22x = 99,308.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,308.50/307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.25

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