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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.07, 425.12 and 214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.07, 425.12 and 214.79 is: 296.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.07 : 425.12 = 214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.07/425.12 = 214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.07x = 425.12 × 214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.07x = 91,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,308.33/308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.39

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