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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 423.52 and 208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 423.52 and 208.96 is: 287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 423.52 = 208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/423.52 = 208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 423.52 × 208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 88,497.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,497.69/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.91

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