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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 423.08 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 423.08 and 208.32 is: 287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 423.08 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/423.08 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 423.08 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 88,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,136.03/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.35

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