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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.47, 461.21 and 216.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.47, 461.21 and 216.35 is: 324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.47 : 461.21 = 216.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.47/461.21 = 216.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.47x = 461.21 × 216.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.47x = 99,779.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,779.40/307.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.52

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