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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.69, 424.71 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.69, 424.71 and 214.47 is: 296.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.69 : 424.71 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.69/424.71 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.69x = 424.71 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.69x = 91,087.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,087.55/307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.04

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