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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.67, 462.93 and 211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.67, 462.93 and 211.10 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.67 : 462.93 = 211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.67/462.93 = 211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.67x = 462.93 × 211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.67x = 97,722.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,722.21/308.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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