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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 425.61 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 425.61 and 215.16 is: 297.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 425.61 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/425.61 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 425.61 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 91,574.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,574.25/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.11

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