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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.30, 425.34 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.30, 425.34 and 215.19 is: 296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.30 : 425.34 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.30/425.34 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.30x = 425.34 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.30x = 91,528.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,528.91/308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.89

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