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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 461.76 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 461.76 and 216.64 is: 324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 461.76 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/461.76 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 461.76 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 100,035.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,035.69/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.71

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