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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 461.84 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 461.84 and 216.32 is: 324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 461.84 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/461.84 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 461.84 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 99,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,901.84/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.95

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