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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.17, 424.55 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.17, 424.55 and 214.74 is: 295.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.17 : 424.55 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.17/424.55 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.17x = 424.55 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.17x = 91,169.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,169.99/308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.84

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