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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.31, 460.49 and 209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.31, 460.49 and 209.70 is: 314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.31 : 460.49 = 209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.31/460.49 = 209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.31x = 460.49 × 209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.31x = 96,563.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,563.70/307.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.23

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