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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 424.44 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 424.44 and 209.28 is: 288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 424.44 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/424.44 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 424.44 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 88,826.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,826.80/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.89

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