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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 462.64 and 216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 462.64 and 216.90 is: 325.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 462.64 = 216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/462.64 = 216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 462.64 × 216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 100,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,343.76/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.63

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