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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.75, 424.46 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.75, 424.46 and 214.49 is: 295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.75 : 424.46 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.75/424.46 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.75x = 424.46 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.75x = 91,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,041.35/307.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.83

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