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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.77, 423.41 and 208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.77, 423.41 and 208.76 is: 288.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.77 : 423.41 = 208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.77/423.41 = 208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.77x = 423.41 × 208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.77x = 88,387.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,387.91/306.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.13

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