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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 461.48 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 461.48 and 216.48 is: 324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 461.48 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/461.48 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 461.48 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 99,901.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,901.19/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.90

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