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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.74, 423.20 and 208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.74, 423.20 and 208.59 is: 287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.74 : 423.20 = 208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.74/423.20 = 208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.74x = 423.20 × 208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.74x = 88,274.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,274.25/306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.79

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