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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.26, 422.82 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.26, 422.82 and 208.16 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.26 : 422.82 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.26/422.82 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.26x = 422.82 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.26x = 88,014.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,014.21/306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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