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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.99, 461.62 and 216.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.99, 461.62 and 216.19 is: 324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.99 : 461.62 = 216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.99/461.62 = 216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.99x = 461.62 × 216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.99x = 99,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,797.63/307.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.03

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