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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.73, 461.08 and 216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.73, 461.08 and 216.26 is: 324.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.73 : 461.08 = 216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.73/461.08 = 216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.73x = 461.08 × 216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.73x = 99,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,712.08/307.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.02

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