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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 425.58 and 215.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 425.58 and 215.07 is: 296.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 425.58 = 215.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/425.58 = 215.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 425.58 × 215.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 91,529.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,529.49/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.96

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