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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.43, 424.18 and 209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.43, 424.18 and 209.24 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.43 : 424.18 = 209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.43/424.18 = 209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.43x = 424.18 × 209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.43x = 88,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,755.42/307.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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