Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307, 424 and 208.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 307, 424 and 208.58 is: 288.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307 : 424 = 208.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307/424 = 208.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307x = 424 × 208.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307x = 88,437.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,437.92/307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288.07
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