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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 425.02 and 214.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 425.02 and 214.69 is: 296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 425.02 = 214.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/425.02 = 214.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 425.02 × 214.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 91,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,249.84/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.35

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