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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 462.24 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 462.24 and 211.68 is: 318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 462.24 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/462.24 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 462.24 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 97,846.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,846.96/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.26

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