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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.50, 460.44 and 216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.50, 460.44 and 216.06 is: 323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.50 : 460.44 = 216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.50/460.44 = 216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.50x = 460.44 × 216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.50x = 99,482.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,482.67/307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.52

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