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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 461.16 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 461.16 and 216.18 is: 323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 461.16 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/461.16 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 461.16 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 99,693.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,693.57/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.70

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