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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 461.37 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 461.37 and 210.33 is: 315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 461.37 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/461.37 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 461.37 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 97,039.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,039.95/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.39

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