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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.91, 461.69 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.91, 461.69 and 216.68 is: 324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.91 : 461.69 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.91/461.69 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.91x = 461.69 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.91x = 100,040.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,040.69/307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.90

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