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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.40, 424.04 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.40, 424.04 and 214.45 is: 295.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.40 : 424.04 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.40/424.04 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.40x = 424.04 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.40x = 90,933.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,933.25/307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.82

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