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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 457.97 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 457.97 and 214.29 is: 320.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 457.97 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/457.97 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 457.97 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 98,137.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,137.32/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.66

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