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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.96, 424.75 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.96, 424.75 and 214.71 is: 296.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.96 : 424.75 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.96/424.75 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.96x = 424.75 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.96x = 91,198.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,198.07/307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.14

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