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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.83, 425.45 and 215.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.83, 425.45 and 215.41 is: 296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.83 : 425.45 = 215.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.83/425.45 = 215.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.83x = 425.45 × 215.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.83x = 91,646.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,646.46/308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.75

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