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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.78, 423.44 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.78, 423.44 and 208.52 is: 287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.78 : 423.44 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.78/423.44 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.78x = 423.44 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.78x = 88,295.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,295.71/306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.81

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