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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.80, 460.65 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.80, 460.65 and 216.09 is: 323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.80 : 460.65 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.80/460.65 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.80x = 460.65 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.80x = 99,541.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,541.86/307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.40

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