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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 424.22 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 424.22 and 209.58 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 424.22 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/424.22 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 424.22 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 88,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,906.98/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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