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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 423.70 and 207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 423.70 and 207.88 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 423.70 = 207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/423.70 = 207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 423.70 × 207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 88,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,078.76/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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