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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.40, 460.56 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.40, 460.56 and 211.02 is: 316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.40 : 460.56 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.40/460.56 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.40x = 460.56 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.40x = 97,187.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,187.37/307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.16

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