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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 461.10 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 461.10 and 211.32 is: 316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 461.10 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/461.10 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 461.10 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 97,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,439.65/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.90

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