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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 424.41 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 424.41 and 214.02 is: 295.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 424.41 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/424.41 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 424.41 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 90,832.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,832.23/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.45

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