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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 424.89 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 424.89 and 214.97 is: 296.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 424.89 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/424.89 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 424.89 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 91,336.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,336.48/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.39

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