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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.86, 461.73 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.86, 461.73 and 210.54 is: 315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.86 : 461.73 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.86/461.73 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.86x = 461.73 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.86x = 97,212.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,212.63/307.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.77

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