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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.30, 424.30 and 209.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.30, 424.30 and 209.02 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.30 : 424.30 = 209.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.30/424.30 = 209.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.30x = 424.30 × 209.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.30x = 88,687.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,687.19/307.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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