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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.29, 424.14 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.29, 424.14 and 209.18 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.29 : 424.14 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.29/424.14 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.29x = 424.14 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.29x = 88,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,721.88/307.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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