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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.44, 425.79 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.44, 425.79 and 215.02 is: 296.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.44 : 425.79 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.44/425.79 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.44x = 425.79 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.44x = 91,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,553.37/308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.83

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