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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.07, 422.49 and 208.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.07, 422.49 and 208.33 is: 287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.07 : 422.49 = 208.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.07/422.49 = 208.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.07x = 422.49 × 208.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.07x = 88,017.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,017.34/306.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.57

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