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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.55, 426.16 and 210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.55, 426.16 and 210.14 is: 290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.55 : 426.16 = 210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.55/426.16 = 210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.55x = 426.16 × 210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.55x = 89,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,552.20/308.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.23

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