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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 461.88 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 461.88 and 216.72 is: 324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 461.88 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/461.88 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 461.88 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 100,098.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,098.63/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.45

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