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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.40, 460.76 and 216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.40, 460.76 and 216.07 is: 323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.40 : 460.76 = 216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.40/460.76 = 216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.40x = 460.76 × 216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.40x = 99,555.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,555.87/307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.87

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