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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 461.40 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 461.40 and 216.24 is: 323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 461.40 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/461.40 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 461.40 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 99,773.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,773.14/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.96

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