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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.75, 425.83 and 215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.75, 425.83 and 215.49 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.75 : 425.83 = 215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.75/425.83 = 215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.75x = 425.83 × 215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.75x = 91,762.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,762.11/308.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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