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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.65, 461.14 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.65, 461.14 and 216.32 is: 324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.65 : 461.14 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.65/461.14 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.65x = 461.14 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.65x = 99,752.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,752.72/307.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.24

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