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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 424.65 and 214.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 424.65 and 214.93 is: 296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 424.65 = 214.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/424.65 = 214.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 424.65 × 214.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 91,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,270.02/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.25

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