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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 462.74 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 462.74 and 215.96 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 462.74 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/462.74 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 462.74 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 99,929.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,929.94/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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