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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.63, 423.50 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.63, 423.50 and 208.22 is: 287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.63 : 423.50 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.63/423.50 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.63x = 423.50 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.63x = 88,178.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,178.01/306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.57

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