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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.98, 426.09 and 215.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.98, 426.09 and 215.56 is: 297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.98 : 426.09 = 215.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.98/426.09 = 215.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.98x = 426.09 × 215.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.98x = 91,847.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,847.96/308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.26

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