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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.86, 458.79 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.86, 458.79 and 214.96 is: 322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.86 : 458.79 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.86/458.79 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.86x = 458.79 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.86x = 98,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,620.98/305.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.44

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