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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.90, 461.88 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.90, 461.88 and 216.64 is: 324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.90 : 461.88 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.90/461.88 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.90x = 461.88 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.90x = 100,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,061.68/307.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.98

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