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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308, 425.36 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308, 425.36 and 216.48 is: 298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308 : 425.36 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308/425.36 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308x = 425.36 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308x = 92,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,081.93/308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.97

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