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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.65, 423.28 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.65, 423.28 and 210.84 is: 291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.65 : 423.28 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.65/423.28 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.65x = 423.28 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.65x = 89,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,244.36/306.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.03

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