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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 424.92 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 424.92 and 214.56 is: 296.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 424.92 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/424.92 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 424.92 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 91,170.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,170.84/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.09

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