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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.13, 424.08 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.13, 424.08 and 214.11 is: 295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 424.08 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/424.08 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 424.08 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 90,799.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,799.77/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.64

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