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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.33, 423.97 and 214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.33, 423.97 and 214.27 is: 295.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.33 : 423.97 = 214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.33/423.97 = 214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.33x = 423.97 × 214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.33x = 90,844.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,844.05/307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.59

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