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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 461.40 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 461.40 and 210.15 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 461.40 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/461.40 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 461.40 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 96,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,963.21/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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