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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.04, 425.23 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.04, 425.23 and 214.92 is: 296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.04 : 425.23 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.04/425.23 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.04x = 425.23 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.04x = 91,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,390.43/308.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.68

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