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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.88, 422.15 and 207.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.88, 422.15 and 207.83 is: 286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.88 : 422.15 = 207.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.88/422.15 = 207.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.88x = 422.15 × 207.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.88x = 87,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,734.40/305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.83

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