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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.93, 426.51 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.93, 426.51 and 215.51 is: 297.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.93 : 426.51 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.93/426.51 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.93x = 426.51 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.93x = 91,915.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,915.04/308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.53

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