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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.42, 423.20 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.42, 423.20 and 208 is: 287.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.42 : 423.20 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.42/423.20 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.42x = 423.20 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.42x = 88,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,025.60/306.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.27

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