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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.40, 424.14 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.40, 424.14 and 209.36 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.40 : 424.14 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.40/424.14 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.40x = 424.14 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.40x = 88,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,797.95/307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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