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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.89, 461.43 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.89, 461.43 and 211.50 is: 316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.89 : 461.43 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.89/461.43 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.89x = 461.43 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.89x = 97,592.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,592.45/307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.97

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