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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.81, 424.46 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.81, 424.46 and 214.66 is: 296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.81 : 424.46 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.81/424.46 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.81x = 424.46 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.81x = 91,111.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,111.39/307.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.00

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