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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 424.02 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 424.02 and 209.16 is: 288.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 424.02 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/424.02 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 424.02 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 88,688.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,688.02/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.81

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