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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 422.32 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 422.32 and 208.10 is: 286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 422.32 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/422.32 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 422.32 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 87,884.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,884.79/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.98

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