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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.66, 424.65 and 214.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.66, 424.65 and 214.42 is: 295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.66 : 424.65 = 214.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.66/424.65 = 214.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.66x = 424.65 × 214.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.66x = 91,053.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,053.45/307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.95

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