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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.95, 423.09 and 208.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.95, 423.09 and 208.53 is: 287.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.95 : 423.09 = 208.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.95/423.09 = 208.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.95x = 423.09 × 208.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.95x = 88,226.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,226.96/306.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.44

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