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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 425.70 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 425.70 and 215.46 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 425.70 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/425.70 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 425.70 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 91,721.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,721.32/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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