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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.60, 423.22 and 208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.60, 423.22 and 208.36 is: 287.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.60 : 423.22 = 208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.60/423.22 = 208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.60x = 423.22 × 208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.60x = 88,182.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,182.12/306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.61

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