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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 423.06 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 423.06 and 208.28 is: 287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 423.06 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/423.06 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 423.06 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 88,114.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,114.94/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.51

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