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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.54, 457.77 and 214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.54, 457.77 and 214.07 is: 320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.54 : 457.77 = 214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.54/457.77 = 214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.54x = 457.77 × 214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.54x = 97,992.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,992.54/305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.72

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