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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 422.46 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 422.46 and 208.08 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 422.46 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/422.46 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 422.46 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 87,905.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,905.48/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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