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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.24, 461.54 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.24, 461.54 and 216.30 is: 323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.24 : 461.54 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.24/461.54 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.24x = 461.54 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.24x = 99,830.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,830.02/308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.88

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