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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.61, 461.84 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.61, 461.84 and 216.68 is: 324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.61 : 461.84 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.61/461.84 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.61x = 461.84 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.61x = 100,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,068.10/308.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.25

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