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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 426.69 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 426.69 and 214.68 is: 296.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 426.69 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/426.69 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 426.69 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 91,601.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,601.81/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.37

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