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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.42, 422.37 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.42, 422.37 and 208.32 is: 287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.42 : 422.37 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.42/422.37 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.42x = 422.37 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.42x = 87,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,988.12/306.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.15

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