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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 424.04 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 424.04 and 214.16 is: 295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 424.04 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/424.04 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 424.04 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 90,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,812.41/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.50

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