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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.30, 422.92 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.30, 422.92 and 208.02 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.30 : 422.92 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.30/422.92 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.30x = 422.92 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.30x = 87,975.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,975.82/306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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