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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 424.35 and 209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 424.35 and 209.19 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 424.35 = 209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/424.35 = 209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 424.35 × 209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 88,769.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,769.78/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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