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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.27, 424.05 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.27, 424.05 and 209.07 is: 288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.27 : 424.05 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.27/424.05 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.27x = 424.05 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.27x = 88,656.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,656.13/307.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.53

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