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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 460.98 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 460.98 and 211.44 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 460.98 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/460.98 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 460.98 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 97,469.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,469.61/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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