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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.40, 462.60 and 210.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.40, 462.60 and 210.93 is: 316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.40 : 462.60 = 210.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.40/462.60 = 210.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.40x = 462.60 × 210.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.40x = 97,576.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,576.22/308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.40

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