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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.03, 461.40 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.03, 461.40 and 210.20 is: 314.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.03 : 461.40 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.03/461.40 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.03x = 461.40 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.03x = 96,986.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,986.28/308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.86

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