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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 424.17 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 424.17 and 209.10 is: 288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 424.17 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/424.17 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 424.17 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 88,693.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,693.95/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.55

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